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Formulation & Development Manager
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Company Description
Dawa Life Sciences is a Life Sciences company specializing in health care, founded in 1994 by Dr. Raju Mohindra and Dr. Ajay Patel. We focus on providing affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and animal health products to improve communities' quality of life. Our operations are divided into Pharmaceuticals, which ensures access to treatment for various therapeutic areas in 25 African markets, and Animal Health, which markets products for livestock and companion animals. Dawa Life Sciences is committed to making a significant positive impact across the region.
Role Description
- Formulation and Product Development
: Lead the development of new formulations, processes, and packaging materials to ensure our products remain competitive and aligned with market demands. - Process Optimization:
Oversee the scale-up and optimization of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met, while training manufacturing and quality control teams. - SOP Development:
Create, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the F&D department to maintain consistency and compliance. - Project Management:
Plan, coordinate, and manage all activities and projects within the F&D department, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. - Analytical Method Development:
Lead the development of analytical methods for new products to ensure accuracy and reliability in testing and quality assurance. - Data Management:
Provide data and technical support for regulatory dossier preparation for both new and existing formulations.
Must-Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered, these minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry-related field, and Master's in a relevant field. Doctorate in a relevant field is an added advantage Minimum ten (10) years' experience in research and development in the pharmaceutical field three of which should be at managerial level.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, new product introduction and packaging technology within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Prior experience in product development and formulation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Skills and Attributes
· Innovative and good problem-solving skills
· Passion for science/formulation in pharmaceuticals
· Keep abreast with technological advancements in the pharmaceutical industry
· Management and leadership skills
· Strategic decision-making approach in response to business needs
· Good report writing skills
· Computer Literacy, i.e. Ms. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.